fbpx
Connect with us

News

French Chief Epidemiologist: Obesity Will Increase Risk of Contracting Covid-19

Published

French Chief Epidemiologist: Obesity Will Increase Risk Of Contracting Covid-19 - World Of Buzz 3
Source: Israel21c & Financial Times

Follow us on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest stories and updates daily.

The Covid-19 pandemic is one disease that we never expected. As it is still a mystery to our scientists, they are still in the midst of getting to know the coronavirus.

According to Reuters, the French Chief Epidemiologist, Professor Jean-François Delfraissy has said that obesity will increase the risk of people contacting Covid-19. (Epidemiologists are public health professionals who investigate patterns and causes of disease and injury in humans. They seek to reduce the risk and occurrence of negative health outcomes through research, community education and health policy.)

French Chief Epidemiologist: Obesity Will Increase Risk Of Contracting Covid-19 - World Of Buzz 2

Professor Delfraissy also expressed his concern and said that the United States of America is particularly vulnerable to Covid-19 as they have high-levels of obesity there. The professor spearheads a scientific council that advises the French government on the pandemic and has led French research into Ebola and AIDS back in the days.

The professor said that as many as 17 million of France’s 67 million citizens are seriously at risk from the Covid-19 because of advance age, existing illnesses and obesity.

“This virus is terrible, it can hit young people, in particular obese young people. Those who are overweight really need to be careful.”

French Chief Epidemiologist: Obesity Will Increase Risk Of Contracting Covid-19 - World Of Buzz 1

Delfraissy mentioned that the mortality rate of young people with Covid-19 is at 2% but when they are more fragile (obese and/or with a pre-existing condition), the mortality rate rises to 14%. He added that in France’s case, they are still very far away from achieving herd immunity (50% to 60% of the population).

“Initial data show that the number of people who may have developed immunity is lower than we imagined, about 10-15%.”

Yesterday (8th April), the Malaysian Ministry of Health has announced an addition of 156 new cases bringing the total number of cases to 4,119 cases. 166 cases have been discharged and the total number of patients discharged since February is 1,487 cases. So far, there have been 65 deaths.

French Chief Epidemiologist: Obesity Will Increase Risk Of Contracting Covid-19 - World Of Buzz

Well, this is certainly new information. We hope that everyone will be able to stay clean, stay safe and stay vigilant during this MCO.

 

Also read: Take Note: PDRM Will Close These 5 Roads In Petaling Jaya On 10th April

Pdrm Will Close These 5 Roads In Pj On 10Th April, Same Day As Decision Of Mco's Extension - World Of Buzz 4

Source: La Croix
Source: Israel21c


Follow us on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest stories and updates daily.



Just In

Ft Items Ft Items
News16 hours ago

Foreigners Get Arrested For Working in a Syndicate & Collecting RM500 in Donations at a Ramadan Bazaar

It appears that there are syndicates who target the generosity of the public at Ramadan bazaars. In a recent report,...

Ft Mayor2 Ft Mayor2
News2 days ago

Miri Mayor Tells Local & Foreign Artists to Have Concerts in Sarawak if Cannot Hold in Peninsular M’sia

There have recently been a number of issues when it comes to the holding of concerts by foreign artistes. There...

My Post 1 2023 03 31T123922.844 My Post 1 2023 03 31T123922.844
News2 days ago

These 6 LRT Stations Will Be Closed Starting April 2, Here Are Your Alternative Travel Options!

To everyone using the Ampang/Sri Petaling LRT line to get to and from work, this is important for you. 6...

Ft Najib Ft Najib
News2 days ago

“He was the author of his own misfortune” – Najib to Stay Behind Bars After Court Dismisses Review

The Federal Court has just dismissed former Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s application for leave to review his SRC...

My Post 1 2023 03 30T114439.130 My Post 1 2023 03 30T114439.130
News3 days ago

Elderly Man Who Was Allegedly Assaulted By MBPJ Officer To Face Obstruction Charge Tomorrow

Late last week, Malaysians were outraged as an elderly man was apparently assaulted by a Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ)...

Collage 17 2 Collage 17 2
News3 days ago

PDRM Will Fine Gatita Yan’s BF, But Can You Actually Set Your Car to Autopilot? Here’s What PDRM Says

Gatita Yan and her boyfriend got into trouble recently as the police are looking for them after a couple of...

Ft Lrt 2 Ft Lrt 2
News4 days ago

M’sian Man Gets Arrested For Going Down to LRT Track to Retrieve Earphones & Delaying Train

One of the worst things to come across on your daily commutes is a delay to the public transport system,...

My Post 1 2023 03 28T111403.590 My Post 1 2023 03 28T111403.590
News5 days ago

Kelantan Woman Hides Packed Meals in Her Toilet & Washing Machine to Sell to Non-Fasters

A businesswoman was caught hiding packed rice and dishes in the bathroom and washing machine of her house in Bachok,...

Announcement

Latest Videos



TRENDING TODAY